Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Playable at Fan Expo Canada – First Hands-On Demo Confirmed for 2025 Release
After years of waiting, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is finally becoming a reality—and fans will get to play it sooner than expected. Nintendo confirmed that the long-awaited sequel will be playable at Fan Expo Canada later this August, alongside other major titles like Hades 2 and Borderlands 4. Here’s what you need to know:
- 🎮 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be playable at Fan Expo Canada in August.
- 📅 Nintendo reconfirmed a 2025 release window—no exact date yet.
- 🇰🇷 The game was recently rated in Korea, signaling an imminent launch.
- 🔄 Originally announced in 2017, development was rebooted in 2019.
Hands-On Time at Fan Expo Canada
Nintendo’s official announcement for Fan Expo Canada explicitly mentions that attendees will get to try Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, calling it an “upcoming game” set for release later in 2025. This is a big deal, considering the game was first revealed eight years ago and has seen multiple delays, including a complete development restart in 2019.
The expo will also feature other heavy hitters like Donkey Kong Bananza and Borderlands 4, but for Metroid fans, this is the highlight. The playable demo suggests that development is finally on track—especially after the game recently received a rating in Korea, another strong indicator of progress.
Is a 2025 Release Locked In?
Nintendo’s wording is careful but promising: “available later in 2025.” While no exact date is given, the company has a history of releasing major first-party titles in November or December—prime slots for a game this anticipated. And let’s not forget that accidental ad that claimed the game was already out. Maybe it was just ahead of its time.
Originally announced as Metroid Prime 4 at E3 2017 (yes, remember E3?), the game went dark until its re-reveal as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond last summer. When it launches, it’ll be available on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, ensuring no one misses out.
For now, the Fan Expo demo is the closest thing to confirmation that Samus’ next adventure is really happening. After all these years, that’s a relief.
